About the Work
Michael Kagan locks down what would otherwise only be a flash before our eyes, like the zoom of a speeding car or the blast of a rocket ship. Chunky, energetic brushstrokes coalesce into scenes of rockets, race cars, space shuttle cockpits, and other man-made machinery that give the pace of civilization a dimension of ethereal speed. Kagan's iconic images have grabbed the attention of the White Lies, Pharrell Williams, Jay Leno, NASA, and the Smithsonian; the latter of which has commissioned the artist to make three large paintings based on their air-and-space archives. Kagan is fascinated by mankind's ability to push the boundaries of physical and technological exertion and man's ability to accomplish what has been deemed impossible.
Artist Biography
Michael Kagan (b. 1980, Virginia Beach, VA) has held solo exhibitions at Almine Rech (London, Brussels), Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Bill Brady Gallery (Miami), and Joshua Liner Gallery (New York). In 2014, the Smithsonian commissioned three large-scale paintings from him based on their Air and Space Archives. Kagan’s work is in the collections of the Hall Collection (Reading, VT), Maezawa Collection (Chiba, Japan), Maki Collection (Tokyo), Gemini Trust Company (New York, NY), Fidelity Investments Corporate Contemporary Art Collection (Boston, MA) Founders Fund (San Francisco) and Jacob & Co. (New York) among others. A monograph of his work was released in 2019 by ARTBOOK | DAP. Kagan currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
Authentication & Resale
This work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed and numbered by the artist.
Be sure to keep your Certificate of Authenticity (COA) in a safe place. We are unable to replace or reissue COAs.
Framing
Framed artwork is custom framed once it is ordered. Allow 3-5 weeks for framing and delivery.
FRAME
All of our frames are made from sustainably sourced engineered hardwood that is manufactured in the USA. Frames are available in Black or White Matte and Walnut.
MAT
Prints are hinged to a conservation quality, acid-free and lignin-free Cellulose matboard, using acid-free polyethylene cloth tape. Each mat’s surface paper is fade and bleed resistant and is attached to a conversation quality foam-core board. Some of our work (typically those pieces with a deckled edge) is floated on the matboard with spacers to separate the artwork from the glazing.
GLAZING
We use museum quality .060 mm plexiglass to frame your work. It blocks 82-85% of UV rays to prevent color fading from exposure to light, protecting your art for years to come.
DIMENSIONS
Our White and Black frames have a ⅞” wide flat face and are 15/16” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Our Natural and Walnut frames have a ¾” wide flat face and are 1 ⅛” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Any artwork that is floated will be placed in a frame that has a ⅝” wide flat face and is 1 5/16” deep. Work will be floated with a 1” border around it.
Shippings & Returns
Unframed work ships within 5 business days of your order. Framed artwork is custom framed once it is ordered. Please allow 2-4 weeks for framing and delivery. Need it faster? Expedited options may be available by emailing service@exhibitiona.com. All work ships from the US. International customers are responsible for any customs, duty, or VAT charges.
If you change your mind after placing your order, please email us at service@exhibitiona.com within 24 hours. We will not be able to accommodate cancellations for framed orders after that time period (as your frame will have been ordered and cut within that time period). We may not be able to accommodate your request to cancel your order for an unframed work after 24 hours if it has been packaged and processed by our fulfillment center.
We are unable to accept returns on custom framed artwork. Our general policy is that we do not accept returns. If your print arrives damaged or does not meet your expectations, you may be eligible for a replacement or return. Any issues must be reported within 5 business days of receipt by emailing service@exhibitiona.com.
